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CONSUMER RESOURCES<\/span><\/strong><\/h1>\n

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Finding the right car, truck or SUV starts with research. Use our consumer research links below to help you make educated and informed decisions.<\/span><\/h2>\n

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Doing research when shopping for a new car is important because it can help you make informed decisions about what vehicle is right for you. Here are a few specific reasons why research is important:<\/p>\n

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    Research can help you narrow down your options: There are a lot of different makes and models of cars on the market, and doing research can help you narrow down your choices based on your needs and budget.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Research can help you compare features and prices: By researching different vehicles, you can compare features and prices to help you find the best value for your money.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Research can help you understand the costs of ownership: Owning a car involves more than just the purchase price. Researching different vehicles can help you understand the ongoing costs of ownership, such as fuel efficiency, maintenance, and insurance costs.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Research can help you understand the dealership’s reputation: It’s important to choose a dealership with a good reputation, and doing research can help you understand the dealership’s track record and customer satisfaction.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Overall, doing research when shopping for a new car can help you make a more informed and confident decision, which can save you time, money, and frustration in the long run.\u00a0 Use our consumer research tools below to help.<\/p>\n

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    Finding the value of your trade-in is often a very important part of the new or used car buying process.\u00a0 Find the value of your trade-in here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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    Vehicle Safety ratings can be found on the US Government’s site at NHTSA.org<\/a> and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety site at IIHS.org<\/a><\/p>\n

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    Fuel Economy estimates for gas, diesel and hybrid models are listed on the Environmental Protection Agency’s site at FuelEconomy.gov<\/a><\/p>\n

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    Figuring out payments can be done quickly with this simple calculator<\/a> that allows you to put in the price, trade value (if any) and change interest rates and terms.<\/p>\n

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    This innovative tool<\/a> lets you compare multiple vehicles in a wide variety of ways.\u00a0 Dimensions, features, performance and pricing are some of the comparisons available.<\/p>\n

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    Reliability is one of the most important factors in choosing a vehicle.\u00a0 Consumer Reports has been the standard for reliability ratings<\/a>, and as an alternative you can view the data at TrueDelta<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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    If you’re considering towing with your new vehicle, this chart<\/a> is a great resource to understand the towing capabilities of different vehicles, when equipped with a tow hitch and towing package.<\/p>\n

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    Resale value should be a consideration and you can compare resale value for different vehicles here<\/a>. If you’re leasing, higher resale value (residual value) can help lower payments.<\/p>\n

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